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overwhelming

/oʊvɚwɛlmɪŋ/

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1 · adjective

very great in amount or force

压倒性的；难以承受的

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The response to the appeal was overwhelming, with thousands offering help.
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这次呼吁得到热烈响应，数千人表示愿意帮忙。
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Pronunciation: /oʊvɚwɛlmɪŋ/

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